As we approach winter, we are likely to see more and more issues with our cars. This is because during the winter months when the mornings are colder, cars are more likely to suffer which issues with the alternator or battery. Now is the time to investigate and have some tests done on your car so that you have time to fix or replace parts that may fail before winter really sets in. Usually issues with your car not starting on a cold morning are often relatively simple to rectify, it may be that your battery is on its way out and struggling to keep its power. Or possibly that there is an issue with the automatic choke on the vehicle. You can buy kits to test your battery and...

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Do you have a favourite colour when it comes to a car or does the make and model of the vehicle have more importance? Recent data has revealed that the most popular colour for a used car is, wait for it, black. This will come as no surprise to many as the colour black suggests a sporty, stylish vehicle that many younger drivers will find appealing. Strong, bold colours have become less popular in recent years with white and grey cars coming a close second and third to black. Cars with colour schemes of muted shades of grey can be seen everywhere on our roads however If buyers have chosen a brighter colour then it has frequently been blue, a favourite for a while. Back at the beginning of the...

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As the car insurance sector seeks to become more competitive many companies reward customers with promises of free breakdown cover included in their policy, meaning that many people do not purchase separate breakdown cover with an independent company. This is welcomed by some customers who like to feel that the worry has been taken out of having to arrange cover separately and that they are saving money unfortunately the level of cover that is provided is not usually checked to see if it is suitable for the circumstances you may find yourself in. For example, many people are caught out by the recovery distance clause. Some insurance companies only give you breakdown cover with recovery within ten miles of your home address meaning that if you wish to be recovered...

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Due to the uncertainty at the present time concerning job security it may be that you are looking to save yourself some money on car maintenance by attempting to do some jobs yourself. This is a good plan if you have some previous mechanical knowledge as many routine maintenance tasks can be carried out successfully with the help of a manual and internet forums and videos to help you. Sometimes there is the need to use specific tools, but these are readily available to buy from motor factors stores or online. The average car owner should be able to check oil and coolant levels quite easily and top up water washers regularly but when attempting oil changes some further skills will be required. It will also be necessary to get...

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Car radiator leaks can happen at any time but it is important that you spot them quickly to avoid the car verheating and causing significant damage. It can be due to damage to your radiator caused by a bird flying into it, a stone hitting it or just due to age and deterioration. The leak may only be small or may be a huge hole causing you to lose fluid nearly as quickly as you put it in. If the leak is small there are a number of things you can try to fix it before having to fork out the hundreds of pounds a garage will want to supply and fit a new one. There are a number of products such as RadWeld that you pour into your coolant...

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